Production Shift Supervisor (2nd Shift) - Bilingual

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (comprehensive)

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Dessert Holdings in Aurora, CO seeks a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead a large production team, ensure safety, quality and efficiency, and uphold SQF, HACCP, and GMP standards. You will mentor staff, coordinate line start-ups and changeovers, and maintain records to support continuous improvement.

The role requires flexibility for weekends/overtime and a strong commitment to food safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience is required.
• Strong understanding of SQF, HACCP and GMP practices.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to stay focused in a loud environment.
• Willing to work overtime including weekends when needed.
• Basic math skills and fast-paced team environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct up to 80 people per shift, manage rotations, training and breaks to meet safety and quality specs.
• Train and coach production line staff on food safety and quality standards at all times.
• Operate equipment safely within assigned area.
• Coordinate startup, shutdown and changeovers.
• Minimize overtime; seek manager approval when needed.
• Report waste and identify efficiency improvements while meeting goals.
• Maintain production records and fill production reports daily.
• Inspect and sign off on production labels as required.
• Uphold GMP standards and proper dress code and hygiene.
• Collaborate with Production Manager to plan shift meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality Systems understanding

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work in loud environment

Education

HACCP Certification

Job description

Location Type

• 2pm - 12am M-F Rotating Weekends
• 10pm - 8am M-F Rotating Weekends

Opportunity Overview

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to join our leadership team at our facility in Aurora, CO. This position is responsible for overseeing the production of quality and safe food as well as ensuring production standards on specific assignments within required time are followed. This position is also responsible for understanding related Quality Management Systems including SQF, HACCP, and GMP to ensure safety and quality of employees and products. The job duties include responsibility for assuring food safety and for food quality for Dessert Holdings products. A supervisor or other person of authority should be notified if any issues or threats to food safety or food quality are observed.

The typical hiring range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 annually and is based on several factors such as education, work experience, skills, certifications, location, etc. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and provide direction to up to 80 people per shift, including managing employee rotations, training, and breaks, to ensure that work is performed safely while meeting quality specifications
• Train and coach production line employees to meet food safety, human safety and food quality standards at all times.
• Understand how to safely operate all the equipment within their assigned area of responsibility.
• Coordinate production startup, shutdown and changeovers
• Ensure that overtime for line employees is kept to a minimum, unless approved by a Production Manager.
• Report and track waste and actively identify ways to reduce waste and to create efficiencies while meeting company goals
• Maintain production records in a timely manner.
• Understand and fill production reports and logs on a daily basis.
• Inspect and give final sign off on all production labels when necessary.
• Display appropriate work ethic in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence on the production floor.
• Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space.
• Supervise production line in accordance with established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and procedures.
• Assure that all work assigned is performed in accordance with specifications, instructions and requirements.
• Follow production dress code standards and maintains good personal hygiene and makes sure all employees do the same.
• Partner with Production Manager to schedule and conduct shift meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior supervisory experience
• Good understanding of Quality Systems and familiarity with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices.
• Good communication skills; bilingual English and Spanish preferred
• Able to stay focused in a loud working environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be willing to work overtime, including weekends if necessary.
• Must understand basic mathematical concepts.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment requiring strict work/safety rules 100% of the time.
• Basic computer skills required.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• HACCP Certification oncehired.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Able to stand for at least ten hours per day and may have various repetitive motion duties.
• Use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend.
• Employee must lift up to 50 pounds and is required to ask for assistance if limit is exceeded.
• Must be able to keep eyes focused on a conveyor belt for a maximum five hours at one time.
• Must be able to work in a food allergens environment.
• Working environment provides exposure to environmental changes (heat, cold, dampness, and chemicals). Employee must be able to sustain these changes throughout the shift.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.